Allison and August in Sonoma, CA

The couple chose to marry at the groom's childhood home—a Tuscan-influenced property with tall cypress trees, rustic stone walls and stunning vineyard vistas—to give their special day even more meaning. Tucked into the hills of northern California, where the bride also grew up, the Sebastiani residence proved the perfect spot.

Allison wanted a garden wedding, so she added feminine touches of pale pink and white to the picturesque grounds to capture the light, summery look she envisioned. "I love the look of candlelight as the sun is going down," says the bride. "It creates a very romantic mood."